“Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” Exhibition
Photographed by Corey Tenold1/6House of Dior (French, founded 1947). John Galliano (British, born Gibraltar 1960). Evening Ensemble, Autumn/Winter 2005–6 Haute Couture. White silk tulle, embroidered white silk, and metal thread.
Photographed by Eric Boman2/6Rodarte (American, founded 2004). Kate Mulleavy (American, born 1979), Laura Mulleavy (American, born 1980). Ensembles, 2011. Gold metallic silk satin trimmed with beige feathers, embroidered gold metal paillettes, wire, beads, and gold metallic ribbon.
Photographed by Corey Tenold3/6Mugler (French, founded 1974). Thierry Mugler (French, born 1948). Ensemble, Autumn/Winter 1984–85. Ivory silk taffeta and gold-painted feathers.
Photographed by Corey Tenold4/6Riccardo Tisci (Italian, born 1974). The Poor Benedettine Cassinesi Nuns of Lecce (founded 1133) Statuary Vestment for the Madonna Delle Grazie, 2015; original design, 1950. Blue silk jacquard and gold metal passementerie, embroidered Swarovski crystals and gold metal thread and beads, ivory silk faille, embroidered polychrome crystals, gold paillettes, and metal studs.
Photographed by Eric Boman5/6Eisa (Spanish, 1927–68). Cristóbal Balenciaga (Spanish, 1895–1972). Evening Dress, 1949. Black silk cloque and light blue silk taffeta.
